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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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