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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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