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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping 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 intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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