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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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