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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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