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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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