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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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