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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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