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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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