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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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