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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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