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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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