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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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