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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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