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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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