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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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