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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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