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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student 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 technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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