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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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