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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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