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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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