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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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