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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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