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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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