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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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