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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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