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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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