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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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