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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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