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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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