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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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