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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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