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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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