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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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