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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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