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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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