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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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