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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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