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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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