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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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