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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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