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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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