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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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