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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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