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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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