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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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