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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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