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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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