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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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