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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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