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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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