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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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