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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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