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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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