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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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