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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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