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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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