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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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