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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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