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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources