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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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