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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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