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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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