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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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