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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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