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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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