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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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