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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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