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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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