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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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