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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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