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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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