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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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