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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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