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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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