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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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