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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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