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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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