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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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