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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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