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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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