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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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