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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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