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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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