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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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