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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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