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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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