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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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