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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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