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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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