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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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