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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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