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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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