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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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