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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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