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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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