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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education