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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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