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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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