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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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