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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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