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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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