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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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