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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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