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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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