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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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