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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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