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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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