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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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