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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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