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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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