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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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