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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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