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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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