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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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