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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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