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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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