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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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