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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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