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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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