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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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