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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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