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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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