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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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