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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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