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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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