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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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