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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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