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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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