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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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