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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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