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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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