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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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