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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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