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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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