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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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