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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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