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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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