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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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