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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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