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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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