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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different 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 institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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