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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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