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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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