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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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