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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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