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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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