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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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