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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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