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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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