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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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