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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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