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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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