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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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