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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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