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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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