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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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