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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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