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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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