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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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