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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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