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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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