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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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