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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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