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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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