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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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