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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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