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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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