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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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