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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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