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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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