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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies 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 educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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