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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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