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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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