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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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