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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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