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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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