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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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