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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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