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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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