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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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