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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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