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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies 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 motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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