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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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