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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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