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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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