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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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