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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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