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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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