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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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