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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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