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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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