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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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