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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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