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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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