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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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