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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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