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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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