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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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