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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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