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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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