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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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