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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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