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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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