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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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