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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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