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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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