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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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