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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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