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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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