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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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