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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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