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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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