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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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