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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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