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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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