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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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