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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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