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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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