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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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