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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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