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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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