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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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