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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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