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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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