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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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