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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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