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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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