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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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