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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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