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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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