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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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