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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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