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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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