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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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