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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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