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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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