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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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