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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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