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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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