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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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