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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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