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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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