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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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