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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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