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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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