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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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