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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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