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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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