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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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