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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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