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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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