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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key 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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