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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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