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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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