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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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