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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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