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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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