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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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