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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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