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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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