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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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