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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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