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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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