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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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