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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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