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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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