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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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