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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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