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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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