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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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