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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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