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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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