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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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