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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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