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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies 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 teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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