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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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