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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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