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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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