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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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