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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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