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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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