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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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