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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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