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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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