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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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