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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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