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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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