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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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