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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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