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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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