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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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