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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about 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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