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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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