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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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