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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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