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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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