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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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