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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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