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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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