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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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