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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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