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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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