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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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