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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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