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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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