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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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