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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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