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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured 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 massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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