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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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