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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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