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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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