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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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