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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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