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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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