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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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