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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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