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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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