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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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