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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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