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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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