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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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