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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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