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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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