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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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