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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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