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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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