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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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