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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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