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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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