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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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