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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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