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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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