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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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