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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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