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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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