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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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