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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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