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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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