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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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