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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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