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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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