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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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