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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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