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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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