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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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