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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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