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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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