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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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