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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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