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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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