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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major 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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