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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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