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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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