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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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