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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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