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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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