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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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