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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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