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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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