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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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