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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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