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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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