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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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