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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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