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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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