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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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