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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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