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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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