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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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