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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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