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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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