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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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