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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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