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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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