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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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