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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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