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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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