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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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