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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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