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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key 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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