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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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