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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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