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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? 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 to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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