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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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