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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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