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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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