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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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