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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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