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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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