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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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