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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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