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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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