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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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