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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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