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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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