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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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