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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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