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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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