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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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