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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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