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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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