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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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