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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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