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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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