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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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