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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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