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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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