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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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