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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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