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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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 developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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