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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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