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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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