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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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