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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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