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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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