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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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