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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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