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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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