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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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