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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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