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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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