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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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