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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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