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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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