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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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