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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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