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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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