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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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