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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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