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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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