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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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