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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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