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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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