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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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