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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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