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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources