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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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