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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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