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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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