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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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