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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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