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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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