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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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