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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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