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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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