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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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