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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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