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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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