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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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