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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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