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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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