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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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