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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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