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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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