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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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