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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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