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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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