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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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