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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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