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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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