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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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