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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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