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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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