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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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