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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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