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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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