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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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