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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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