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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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