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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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