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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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