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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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