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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the 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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