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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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