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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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