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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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