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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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