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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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