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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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