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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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