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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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