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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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