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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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