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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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