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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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