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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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