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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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