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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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