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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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