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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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