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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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