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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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