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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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