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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models 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 inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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