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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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