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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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