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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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