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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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