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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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