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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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