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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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