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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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