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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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