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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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