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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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