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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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