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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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