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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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