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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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