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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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