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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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